With the majority of us still working from home a year after the outbreak of Coronavirus, employee satisfaction has plummeted. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by Forbes, revealed that 80% of employees would consider quitting their current position for a job that focused more on employees’ mental health. It’s clear that employers need to take a pro-active approach to combat this statistic. 

With the rise in hybrid working, the 4-day working week is a trend that is becoming increasingly popular and helping to actively tackle the intermittent crisis we face. Those companies implementing it are seeing a significant increase in employee satisfaction rates, as we continue to work from home and filter back into agile working. 

AI technology will significantly disrupt every aspect of every industry in every country including how and when we work. Within the near future, we’re likely to see an increase in remote and more flexible work schedules like the 4 day work week. In fact, TUC thinks that a 4 day work week could become a reality within this century if businesses are forced to share the benefits of new technology with their employees.

Some companies are already realising the benefits of a 4 day work. Not only does a 4 day work week increase employee satisfaction, company commitment and teamwork, but it also decreases stress levels. Even better, reducing employees’ work schedules to a 4 day work week doesn’t harm their productivity or company output.

One business that has taken this stride is Verriberri, a multi award-winning marketing agency who are seeing huge improvements to productivity and staff wellbeing since implementing the 4-day working week.

For anyone interested, their CEO Sarah Kauter, who recently won businessperson of the year award, would be happy to share her thoughts on why a shorter working week is the way forward, and advice for business owners looking to achieve this also.